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Start: Milford Sound
Travel Time: 2 hours

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Experience Milford Sound in Style on the Signature Cruise

Step aboard the Milford Haven for a cruise that blends Milford Sound’s raw beauty with comfort, great food, and expert storytelling. As you glide past sheer cliffs and spectacular waterfalls, an onboard nature guide highlights the fiord’s history and helps spot dolphins, seals, and Fiordland crested penguins. It's an immersive way to experience one of New Zealand’s most photographed natural wonders.

With a full café-style menu, craft beer, and barista-made coffee, the Milford Haven offers a more refined cruising experience. The spacious rooftop deck and indoor lounges provide plenty of room to relax while enjoying uninterrupted views. Each cruise is adapted by local skippers to capture the best of the day’s weather and wildlife activity.

Cruise Duration: Up to 2 hours

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ABOUT THE HAVEN

Cruise in style on board the newly refurbished Milford Haven. More than a boat, the Haven is a cruising bar and restaurant. Enhance your cruise with something from our café-style menu and pair it perfectly with a fresh craft beer or local wine.

  • Extensive rooftop deck and indoor lounge
  • Restaurant quality food and beer on tap
  • Barista coffee and tea(extra cost)
  • Onboard nature guide
  • Carries up to 180 guests

EXTRA INFORMATION

  • Great viewing from both the outdoor decks and indoor lounge
  • Full canape menu included
  • Milford Sound is in remote Fiordland, with no WIFI available, the perfect place to unplug and recharge
  • All ages are welcome on our cruises

GETTING THERE

  • The journey to Milford Sound via the famous Milford Road is just as remarkable as the destination itself.
  • Milford Sound is around 5-6 hours (one-way) from Queenstown and around 3 hours from Te Anau.
  • If you are self-driving from Queenstown, try to stay overnight in Te Anau as the trip to Milford and back from Queenstown can get very tiring. Also, leave plenty of time to stop at the many scenic trails and lookouts along the way.

WHAT TO BRING

  • Non-slip shoes/boots, waterproof jacket, warm sweater/fleece jacket, sunscreen/sunglasses, insect repellent and camera.
  • Personal medication including for asthma and allergies.

AGE INFORMATION

  • Adult: 16 years +
  • Children: 4-15 years
  • Infant: Under 4 years

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS

  • More than 24 hours before departure: Full refund**.
  • Within 24 hours: No refund

Note: **Refund excludes credit card or payment fees, which are non-refundable.

Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*

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